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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.33, 1,257.20 and 700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.33, 1,257.20 and 700.20 is: 968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.33 : 1,257.20 = 700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.33/1,257.20 = 700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.33x = 1,257.20 × 700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.33x = 880,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,285.15/909.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.06

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